Being in the world : a philosophical guide to a meaningful life
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Being in the World raises the question of whether we have forgotten what it means to be truly human in today's technological age, and this program proceeds to answer this question by taking a journey around the world to meet a whole host of remarkable individuals, including Manuel Molina, the legendary poet and flamenco master; Leah Chase, affectionately known as the Queen of Creole Cuisine; and Hiroshi Sakaguchi, a master carpenter from Japan.

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Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (81 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
UPC
738329076429

Notes

General Note
Title from container.
General Note
Release date: Oct. 9, 2012.
Creation/Production Credits
Music, Isaac Sprintis ; editors, Paul Forte, Tao Ruspoli ; director of photography, Christopher Gallo.
Participants/Performers
Hubert Dreyfus, Mark Wrathall, Sean Kelly, Taylor Carman, Charles Taylor.
Description
Being in the World raises the question of whether we have forgotten what it means to be truly human in today's technological age, and this program proceeds to answer this question by taking a journey around the world to meet a whole host of remarkable individuals, including Manuel Molina, the legendary poet and flamenco master; Leah Chase, affectionately known as the Queen of Creole Cuisine; and Hiroshi Sakaguchi, a master carpenter from Japan.
Target Audience
Rating: Not rated.
System Details
DVD, widescreen; Aspect ratio (1.85:1, 16:9).
Language
English or Spanish dialogue; Spanish or English subtitles.

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Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Carman, T., Canavesio, G., Ruspoli, T., Dreyfus, H. L., Wrathall, M. A., Kelly, S., & Taylor, C. (2011). Being in the world: a philosophical guide to a meaningful life . Kino Lorber, Inc..

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Taylor Carman et al.. 2011. Being in the World: A Philosophical Guide to a Meaningful Life. New York, NY: Kino Lorber, Inc.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Taylor Carman et al.. Being in the World: A Philosophical Guide to a Meaningful Life New York, NY: Kino Lorber, Inc, 2011.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Carman, T., Canavesio, G., Ruspoli, T., Dreyfus, H. L., Wrathall, M. A., Kelly, S. and Taylor, C. (2011). Being in the world: a philosophical guide to a meaningful life. New York, NY: Kino Lorber, Inc.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Carman, Taylor, et al. Being in the World: A Philosophical Guide to a Meaningful Life Kino Lorber, Inc., 2011.

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